Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Wenzhou, China

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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $488 (34元) | 33元 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $364 (25元) | 20元 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (4.80元) | 18元 | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (9元) | 12元 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $102 (7元) | 9元 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $340 (24元) | 80元 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $128 (9元) | 19元 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (3.48元) | 5.97元 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (5.83元) | 3.85元 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $261 (18元) | 78元 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $135 (9元) | 6元 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 (2.49元) | 11元 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,647 (1,794元) | 3,481元 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,585 (1,160元) | 2,376元 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,968 (348元) | 260元 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,996 (1,329元) | 2,719元 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,473 (873元) | 4,128元 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,684 (258元) | 322元 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,168 (82元) | 102元 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $43,344 (3,033元) | 1,500元 | + 102% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,669 (1,306元) | 1,427元 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $398 (28元) | 32元 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $201 (14元) | 35元 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,040 (213元) | 508元 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,388 (167元) | 207元 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,732 (541元) | 658元 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,481 (523元) | 402元 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,891,270 (202,297元) | 125,407元 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $77 (5.40元) | 5.39元 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,811 (127元) | 436元 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $385 (27元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $220 (15元) | 19元 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $433 (30元) | 22元 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,225 (86元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $75 (5.27元) | 41元 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $145 (10元) | 44元 | - 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $192 (13元) | 50元 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $135 (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (9元) | 7元 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $431 (30元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,232 (86元) | 181元 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $537 (38元) | 124元 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 (108元) | 246元 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,088 (146元) | 246元 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $328 (23元) | 50元 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $146 (10元) | 22元 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 (10元) | 24元 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 (4,147元) | 8,279元 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 (0.43元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,171 (152元) | 372元 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $165 (12元) | 20元 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 10,000元 in Wenzhou you would need to make just about 6,138元 (ARS $87,722) in Rosario.
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